By Claire Ballor From The Dallas Morning News Dallas—Instead of tossing leftover pastries and surplus meals, some Dallas bakeries and restaurants are now selling them at discounted rates to reduce food waste. Mystery bags of baked goods, groceries and prepared meals from more than 95 local food businesses can now be purchased from a new-to-Dallas…

There was a time when every scrap counted, and nothing went to waste. During the Great Depression and both World Wars, food was scarce and prized. Families learned to make do with less and make the most of what they had. Stale bread became breadcrumbs and bulked up meatloaf, sausages, and meatballs. Thrifty home keepers…